30 Ways to Make Money During Summer Break

Summer break used to mean fun in the sun for many students, but the tragically high cost of college tuition means many must keep their noses to the grindstone after classes have ended. The problem is actually finding work when you only have three or four months to spare.

With any luck, a school-year job may transition into full-time work, but that's a rarity. So how do you keep some cash coming in when jobs are few and far between? Here are 30 ideas for places to seek income and ways to create your own income.

1. Car wash and auto-detail technician

2. Security guard

3. Summer camp counselor

4. Lifeguard

5. Peace Corps worker

6. Deck waterproofer

7. Repair bicycles

8. Poop scooper

9. Amusement park carnie

10. Mow lawns

11. Landscape

12. Ranch hand

13. Farm worker

14. Computer troubleshooter

15. Pet sitter

16. Cruise worker

17. Nanny

18. Caddy

19. Paint houses

20. Sell gift cards online

21. Intern or office temp

22. Sports stadium and event concessionaire

23. Wordpress blog creator

24. Musical accompanist

25. Music tutor

26. Clean gutters

27. Run Errands

28. Walk Dogs

29. House sit

30. Weed gardens

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